Counseling Services
Welcome Thunderbolts! Thornton counselors are available by phone, email and during our virtual office hours. Please see the links below for virtual office hours information for each counselor. In addition, we have a link to our Virtual Counselor Form that students can use to request a meeting. Please scroll down to learn more about Thornton's counseling program and to see a list of our helpful resources for students and families.
Counseling Staff
Jamie White 7th Grade
Google Voice # (510)952-7962
Monday - Friday
jwhite@fusdk12.net and via School Loop
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10:00 -- 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 -- to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 1:30 -- 2:30 p.m.
Mark Banez 8th Grade
Google Voice# (510)519-7271
Monday - Friday
mbanez@fusdk12.net and via School Loop
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10:00 -- 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 -- to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 1:30 -- 2:30 p.m.
Suzanne Ayriss, Transition Counselor 8th to 9th grade for special programs
At Thornton on Tuesday and Wednesday, and every other Monday
Google Voice# (510) 457-1286 on voicemail after 3:30 pm and weekends
sayriss@fusdk12.net and via School Loop
Every other Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-10:30 a.m and 2-2:30 p.m.
Academic Counseling
¨ Make six year plans
¨ Promotion status checks to include grades and testing
¨ Assist students and families with short-term action plans through our Student Study Teams (SST’s)
¨ Conferences with students, teachers and parents
¨ Assist students with course selections during registration
¨ Assist with transition of 6th graders to 7th grade and 8th graders to high school
¨ Parent Nights
¨ College entrance requirements reviewed with all students annually
¨ Referrals to intervention programs and academic support resources
¨ Conferences with identified At Risk students and parent
¨ Guidance in study skills, organization, and time management
¨ Evaluate all new students’ records when entering school for proper placement in classes
¨ Referrals for alternative educational placement as needed
Personal Counseling
¨ Orientation for incoming students
¨ Referrals to social service agencies
¨ Crisis counseling
¨ Parent conferences and student appointments upon request
¨ Small-group counseling on a variety of topics
¨ Conflict resolution
¨ Anti-bullying classroom presentations
Career & College
¨ Classroom presentations
¨ 7th and 8th grade planning and making a six year plan
¨ Goal setting
¨ UC/CSU/Private University/Community College/High School information
¨ Career exploration activities
¨ Promote college-related programs and events
Where else can I get help?
Alameda County Child Protective Services | (510) 259-1800 |
Alameda County Mental Health | (510) 795-2434 |
Al-Anon/Al-Teen | (510) 276-2270 |
Alcoholics Anonymous | (510) 839-8900 |
California Youth Crisis Line | (800) 843-5200 |
Fremont Fire/Police Department | 911 |
Fremont Hospital (CPC) | (510) 796-1100 |
La Familia Counseling Services | (510) 881-5921 |
The Parent Project | (510) 574-2148 or (510) 574-2100 |
S.A.V.E. (Shelter Against Violent Environments) | (510) 794-6055 |
Second Chance | (510) 792-4357 |
Teen Parents Program—Cal-SAFE (F.U.S.D.) | (510) 657-9155 |
Tri-Cities Health Center | (510) 770-8131 |
Youth & Family Services | (510) 574-2100 |
Poison Control | (800) 876-4766 |
Rape Crisis Line (Fremont) | (510) 845-7273 |
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County Text Hotline | TEXT SAFE TO 20121 |